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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.93 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.93 and 192.84 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.93 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.93 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.93 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 56,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,874.30/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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