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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 703.84 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 703.84 and 195.30 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 703.84 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/703.84 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 703.84 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 137,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,460.44/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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