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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 696.35 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 696.35 and 190.34 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 696.35 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/696.35 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 696.35 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 132,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,543.26/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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