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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.73, 699.57 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.73, 699.57 and 192.68 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.73 : 699.57 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.73/699.57 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.73x = 699.57 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.73x = 134,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,792.27/466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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