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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 697.22 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 697.22 and 190.97 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 697.22 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/697.22 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 697.22 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 133,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,148.10/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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