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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 704.54 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 704.54 and 195.55 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 704.54 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/704.54 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 704.54 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 137,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,771.52/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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