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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.35, 699.20 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.35, 699.20 and 192.57 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.35 : 699.20 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.35/699.20 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.35x = 699.20 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.35x = 134,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,643.98/466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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