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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 696.47 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 696.47 and 190.47 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 696.47 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/696.47 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 696.47 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 132,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,655.69/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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