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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.23, 700.98 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.23, 700.98 and 193.27 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.23 : 700.98 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.23/700.98 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.23x = 700.98 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.23x = 135,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,478.40/467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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