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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.20, 697.19 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.20, 697.19 and 190.97 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.20 : 697.19 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.20/697.19 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.20x = 697.19 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.20x = 133,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,137.93/465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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