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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 703.06 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 703.06 and 194.83 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 703.06 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/703.06 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 703.06 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 136,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,974.94/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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