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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 701.13 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 701.13 and 193.33 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 701.13 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/701.13 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 701.13 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 135,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,549.46/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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