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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 698.82 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 698.82 and 141.33 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 698.82 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/698.82 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 698.82 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 98,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,764.23/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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