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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.59, 699.89 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.59, 699.89 and 192.70 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.59 : 699.89 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.59/699.89 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.59x = 699.89 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.59x = 134,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,865.30/466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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