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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 699.98 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 699.98 and 192.74 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 699.98 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/699.98 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 699.98 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 134,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,909.68/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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