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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.97, 699.12 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.97, 699.12 and 192.22 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.97 : 699.12 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.97/699.12 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.97x = 699.12 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.97x = 134,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,384.85/465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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