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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 701.10 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 701.10 and 193.53 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 701.10 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/701.10 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 701.10 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 135,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,683.88/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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