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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 697.22 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 697.22 and 190.70 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 697.22 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/697.22 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 697.22 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 132,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,959.85/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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