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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.19, 700.87 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.19, 700.87 and 193.13 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.19 : 700.87 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.19/700.87 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.19x = 700.87 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.19x = 135,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,356.79/467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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