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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.85, 699.24 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.85, 699.24 and 192.10 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.85 : 699.24 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.85/699.24 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.85x = 699.24 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.85x = 134,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,324.00/465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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