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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.13, 697.11 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.13, 697.11 and 191.08 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.13 : 697.11 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.13/697.11 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.13x = 697.11 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.13x = 133,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,203.78/465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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