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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 302.73 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 302.73 and 192.99 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 302.73 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/302.73 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 302.73 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 58,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423.86/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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