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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 695.73 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 695.73 and 190.04 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 695.73 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/695.73 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 695.73 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 132,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,213.05/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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