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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699.06 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699.06 and 141.48 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699.06 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699.06 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699.06 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 98,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,903.01/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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