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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 366.85 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 366.85 and 192.13 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 366.85 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/366.85 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 366.85 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 70,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,482.89/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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