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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.93, 703.16 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.93, 703.16 and 195.10 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.93 : 703.16 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.93/703.16 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.93x = 703.16 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.93x = 137,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,183.78/468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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