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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 701.08 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 701.08 and 193.39 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 701.08 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/701.08 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 701.08 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 135,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,578.36/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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