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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 416.64 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 416.64 and 192 is: 288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 416.64 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/416.64 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 416.64 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 79,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,994.88/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.08

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