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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 699.80 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 699.80 and 192.59 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 699.80 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/699.80 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 699.80 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 134,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,776.71/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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