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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 698.91 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 698.91 and 192.01 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 698.91 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/698.91 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 698.91 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 134,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,194.21/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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