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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 699.84 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 699.84 and 193.15 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 699.84 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/699.84 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 699.84 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 135,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,174.97/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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