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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.46, 703.51 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.46, 703.51 and 195.21 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.46 : 703.51 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.46/703.51 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.46x = 703.51 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.46x = 137,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,332.19/469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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