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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.14, 700.68 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.14, 700.68 and 193.23 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.14 : 700.68 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.14/700.68 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.14x = 700.68 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.14x = 135,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,392.40/467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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