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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 698.65 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 698.65 and 191.93 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 698.65 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/698.65 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 698.65 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 134,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,087.44/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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