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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.57, 699.79 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.57, 699.79 and 192.62 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.57 : 699.79 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.57/699.79 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.57x = 699.79 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.57x = 134,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,795.72/466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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