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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 701.74 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 701.74 and 193.93 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 701.74 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/701.74 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 701.74 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 136,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,088.44/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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