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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696.23 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696.23 and 190.14 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696.23 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696.23 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696.23 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 132,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,381.17/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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