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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 697.33 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 697.33 and 156.75 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 697.33 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/697.33 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 697.33 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 109,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,306.48/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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