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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 701.55 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 701.55 and 193.70 is: 290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 701.55 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/701.55 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 701.55 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 135,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,890.24/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.55

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