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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 701.29 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 701.29 and 193.32 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 701.29 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/701.29 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 701.29 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 135,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,568.91/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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