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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 705.18 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 705.18 and 195.98 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 705.18 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/705.18 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 705.18 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 138,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,201.18/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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