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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 698.03 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 698.03 and 191.30 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 698.03 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/698.03 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 698.03 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 133,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,528.69/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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