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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 273.06 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 273.06 and 192 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 273.06 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/273.06 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 273.06 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 52,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427.52/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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