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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 703.94 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 703.94 and 195.32 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 703.94 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/703.94 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 703.94 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 137,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,489.06/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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