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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.55 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.55 and 192.27 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.55 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.55 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.55 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 58,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554.87/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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