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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.25, 696.11 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.25, 696.11 and 155.93 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.25 : 696.11 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.25/696.11 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.25x = 696.11 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.25x = 108,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,545.39/464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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