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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 699.99 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 699.99 and 192.74 is: 289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 699.99 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/699.99 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 699.99 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 134,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,912.57/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.03

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