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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 325.80 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 325.80 and 192.84 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 325.80 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/325.80 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 325.80 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 62,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,827.27/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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