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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 699.90 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 699.90 and 192.62 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 699.90 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/699.90 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 699.90 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 134,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,814.74/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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