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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 699.87 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 699.87 and 192.47 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 699.87 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/699.87 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 699.87 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 134,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,702.71/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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