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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 701.88 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 701.88 and 193.96 is: 290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 701.88 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/701.88 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 701.88 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 136,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,136.64/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.92

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