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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 696.09 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 696.09 and 190.25 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 696.09 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/696.09 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 696.09 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 132,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,427.64/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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