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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 703.17 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 703.17 and 194.70 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 703.17 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/703.17 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 703.17 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 136,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,907.20/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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