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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.06, 694 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.06, 694 and 188.83 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.06 : 694 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.06/694 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.06x = 694 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.06x = 131,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,048.02/463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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