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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.25, 695.78 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.25, 695.78 and 190.04 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.25 : 695.78 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.25/695.78 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.25x = 695.78 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.25x = 132,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,221.60/464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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