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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 705.42 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 705.42 and 192.69 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 705.42 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/705.42 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 705.42 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 135,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,927.38/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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