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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 698.72 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 698.72 and 192.22 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 698.72 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/698.72 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 698.72 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 134,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,307.96/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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