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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.91, 698.86 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.91, 698.86 and 192.02 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.91 : 698.86 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.91/698.86 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.91x = 698.86 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.91x = 134,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,195.10/465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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