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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 700.01 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 700.01 and 192.87 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 700.01 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/700.01 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 700.01 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 135,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,010.93/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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