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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.06, 698.97 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.06, 698.97 and 141.39 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.06 : 698.97 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.06/698.97 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.06x = 698.97 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.06x = 98,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,827.37/466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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