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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.99, 695.98 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.99, 695.98 and 190.02 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.99 : 695.98 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.99/695.98 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.99x = 695.98 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.99x = 132,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,250.12/463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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