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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 703.71 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 703.71 and 195.05 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 703.71 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/703.71 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 703.71 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 137,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,260.39/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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