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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.07, 698.93 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.07, 698.93 and 153.65 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.07 : 698.93 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.07/698.93 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.07x = 698.93 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.07x = 107,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,386.33/466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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