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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 402.60 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 402.60 and 193.69 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 402.60 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/402.60 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 402.60 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 77,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,979.59/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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