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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 697.19 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 697.19 and 190.91 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 697.19 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/697.19 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 697.19 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 133,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,100.54/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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