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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 697.19 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 697.19 and 190.85 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 697.19 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/697.19 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 697.19 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 133,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,054.27/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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