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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.39, 703.92 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.39, 703.92 and 195.36 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.39 : 703.92 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.39/703.92 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.39x = 703.92 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.39x = 137,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,517.81/469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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