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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.33, 703.61 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.33, 703.61 and 195.62 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.33 : 703.61 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.33/703.61 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.33x = 703.61 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.33x = 137,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,642.91/469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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