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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 698.82 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 698.82 and 192.06 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 698.82 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/698.82 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 698.82 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 134,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,215.37/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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