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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 700.54 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 700.54 and 193.15 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 700.54 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/700.54 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 700.54 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 135,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,309.30/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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