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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 696.44 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 696.44 and 156.08 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 696.44 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/696.44 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 696.44 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 108,696.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,696.09/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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