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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 697.82 and 191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 697.82 and 191.33 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 697.82 = 191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/697.82 = 191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 697.82 × 191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 133,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,512.94/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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