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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 699.57 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 699.57 and 206.47 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 699.57 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/699.57 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 699.57 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 144,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,443.93/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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