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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 700.04 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 700.04 and 192.98 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 700.04 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/700.04 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 700.04 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 135,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,095.95/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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