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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 695.97 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 695.97 and 190.18 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 695.97 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/695.97 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 695.97 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 132,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,359.57/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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