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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.72 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.72 and 193.04 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.72 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.72 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.72 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 135,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,266.99/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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