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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 701.31 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 701.31 and 193.59 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 701.31 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/701.31 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 701.31 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 135,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,766.60/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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