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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 392.13 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 392.13 and 190.80 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 392.13 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/392.13 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 392.13 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 74,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818.40/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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