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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 699.33 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 699.33 and 192.34 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 699.33 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/699.33 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 699.33 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 134,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,509.13/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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