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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.47, 703.48 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.47, 703.48 and 195.69 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.47 : 703.48 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.47/703.48 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.47x = 703.48 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.47x = 137,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,664.00/469.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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