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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 701.64 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 701.64 and 194.09 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 701.64 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/701.64 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 701.64 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 136,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,177.80/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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