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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 698.84 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 698.84 and 192.26 is: 288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 698.84 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/698.84 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 698.84 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 134,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,358.98/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.39

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