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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 425.25 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 425.25 and 192.14 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 425.25 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/425.25 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 425.25 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 81,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707.54/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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