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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 695.66 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 695.66 and 189.95 is: 284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 695.66 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/695.66 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 695.66 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 132,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,136.19/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.70

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