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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 701.91 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 701.91 and 194.00 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 701.91 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/701.91 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 701.91 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 136,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,167.03/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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