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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.06, 699.08 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.06, 699.08 and 191.97 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.06 : 699.08 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.06/699.08 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.06x = 699.08 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.06x = 134,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,202.39/466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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