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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 313.93 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 313.93 and 192.58 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 313.93 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/313.93 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 313.93 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 60,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,455.01/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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