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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.65, 704.46 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.65, 704.46 and 195.66 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.65 : 704.46 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.65/704.46 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.65x = 704.46 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.65x = 137,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,834.64/469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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