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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.27, 698.00 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.27, 698.00 and 191.30 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.27 : 698.00 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.27/698.00 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.27x = 698.00 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.27x = 133,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,522.95/465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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