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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.32 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.32 and 192.35 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.32 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.32 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.32 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 71,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,035.89/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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