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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 700.48 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 700.48 and 192.96 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 700.48 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/700.48 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 700.48 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 135,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,164.62/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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