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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 703.69 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 703.69 and 195.23 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 703.69 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/703.69 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 703.69 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 137,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,382.67/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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