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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.61, 700.07 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.61, 700.07 and 192.83 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.61 : 700.07 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.61/700.07 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.61x = 700.07 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.61x = 134,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,990.03/466.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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