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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 696.67 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 696.67 and 190.79 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 696.67 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/696.67 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 696.67 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 132,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,917.67/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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