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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699.07 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699.07 and 141.38 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699.07 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699.07 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699.07 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 98,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,834.52/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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