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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 703.16 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 703.16 and 195.32 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 703.16 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/703.16 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 703.16 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 137,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,341.99/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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