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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.18, 698.94 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.18, 698.94 and 192.20 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.18 : 698.94 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.18/698.94 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.18x = 698.94 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.18x = 134,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,336.27/466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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