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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 697.73 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 697.73 and 191.14 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 697.73 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/697.73 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 697.73 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 133,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,364.11/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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