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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 335.39 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 335.39 and 192.55 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 335.39 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/335.39 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 335.39 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 64,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,579.34/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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