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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 695.93 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 695.93 and 190.29 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 695.93 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/695.93 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 695.93 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 132,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,427.57/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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