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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 700 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 700 and 192.84 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 700 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/700 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 700 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 134,988
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,988/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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