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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 705.06 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 705.06 and 195.94 is: 293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 705.06 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/705.06 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 705.06 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 138,149.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,149.46/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.99

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