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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 699.06 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 699.06 and 141.40 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 699.06 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/699.06 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 699.06 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 98,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,847.08/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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