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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 701.67 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 701.67 and 194.25 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 701.67 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/701.67 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 701.67 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 136,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,299.40/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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