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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 699.33 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 699.33 and 206.15 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 699.33 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/699.33 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 699.33 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 144,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,166.88/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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