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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.75, 696.77 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.75, 696.77 and 190.67 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.75 : 696.77 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.75/696.77 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.75x = 696.77 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.75x = 132,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,848.70/464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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