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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.81, 699.05 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.81, 699.05 and 192.07 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.81 : 699.05 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.81/699.05 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.81x = 699.05 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.81x = 134,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,266.53/465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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