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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.10, 699.13 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.10, 699.13 and 192 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.10 : 699.13 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.10/699.13 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.10x = 699.13 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.10x = 134,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,232/466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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