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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 695.97 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 695.97 and 190.15 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 695.97 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/695.97 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 695.97 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 132,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,336.42/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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