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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 704.05 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 704.05 and 195.23 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 704.05 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/704.05 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 704.05 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 137,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,452.95/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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