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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 699.10 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 699.10 and 141.44 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 699.10 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/699.10 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 699.10 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 98,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,878.60/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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