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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 311.88 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 311.88 and 192.84 is: 287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 311.88 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/311.88 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 311.88 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 60,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,142.94/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.71

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