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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 703.76 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 703.76 and 195.76 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 703.76 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/703.76 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 703.76 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 137,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,768.06/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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