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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 423.02 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 423.02 and 190.69 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 423.02 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/423.02 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 423.02 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 80,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,665.10/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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