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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 307.75 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 307.75 and 192 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 307.75 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/307.75 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 307.75 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 59,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087.04/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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