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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 699.75 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 699.75 and 192.62 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 699.75 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/699.75 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 699.75 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 134,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,785.85/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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