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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 703.82 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 703.82 and 195.14 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 703.82 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/703.82 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 703.82 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 137,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,345.68/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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