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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 307.85 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 307.85 and 192.44 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 307.85 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/307.85 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 307.85 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 59,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240.15/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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