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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 699.04 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 699.04 and 192.09 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 699.04 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/699.04 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 699.04 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 134,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,277.63/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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