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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 703.41 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 703.41 and 194.99 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 703.41 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/703.41 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 703.41 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 137,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,157.92/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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