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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 352.08 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 352.08 and 192.06 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 352.08 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/352.08 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 352.08 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 67,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,620.48/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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