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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.01, 699.15 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.01, 699.15 and 192.05 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.01 : 699.15 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.01/699.15 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.01x = 699.15 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.01x = 134,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,268.26/466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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