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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.19, 703.79 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.19, 703.79 and 195.29 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.19 : 703.79 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.19/703.79 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.19x = 703.79 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.19x = 137,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,443.15/469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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