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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.35, 706.73 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.35, 706.73 and 193.46 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.35 : 706.73 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.35/706.73 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.35x = 706.73 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.35x = 136,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,719.48/471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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