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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.25, 702.10 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.25, 702.10 and 194.47 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.25 : 702.10 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.25/702.10 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.25x = 702.10 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.25x = 136,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,537.39/468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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