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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 697.25 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 697.25 and 190.75 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 697.25 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/697.25 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 697.25 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 132,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,999.17/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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