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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 702.14 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 702.14 and 193.97 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 702.14 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/702.14 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 702.14 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 136,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,197.51/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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