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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 700.04 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 700.04 and 192.71 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 700.04 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/700.04 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 700.04 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 134,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,904.71/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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