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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 703.35 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 703.35 and 195.24 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 703.35 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/703.35 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 703.35 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 137,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,322.05/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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