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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 369.69 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 369.69 and 192.61 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 369.69 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/369.69 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 369.69 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 71,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,205.99/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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