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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 702.08 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 702.08 and 193.94 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 702.08 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/702.08 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 702.08 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 136,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,163.64/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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