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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.29, 697.32 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.29, 697.32 and 191.10 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.29 : 697.32 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.29/697.32 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.29x = 697.32 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.29x = 133,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,257.85/465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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