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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 700.72 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 700.72 and 193.12 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 700.72 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/700.72 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 700.72 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 135,323.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,323.05/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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