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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 697.11 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 697.11 and 156.47 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 697.11 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/697.11 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 697.11 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 109,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,076.80/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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