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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.29, 696.20 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.29, 696.20 and 190.23 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.29 : 696.20 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.29/696.20 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.29x = 696.20 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.29x = 132,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,438.13/464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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