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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.84 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.84 and 193.46 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.84 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.84 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.84 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 135,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,584.51/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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