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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 702 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 702 and 193.95 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 702 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/702 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 702 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 136,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,152.90/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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