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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 700.38 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 700.38 and 192.99 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 700.38 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/700.38 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 700.38 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 135,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166.34/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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