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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 697.46 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 697.46 and 190.99 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 697.46 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/697.46 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 697.46 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 133,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,205.19/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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