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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 698.83 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 698.83 and 192.24 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 698.83 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/698.83 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 698.83 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 134,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,342.60/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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