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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 697.01 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 697.01 and 190.96 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 697.01 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/697.01 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 697.01 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 133,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,098.33/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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