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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 700.33 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 700.33 and 192.89 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 700.33 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/700.33 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 700.33 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 135,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,083.15/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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