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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 402.91 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 402.91 and 193.64 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 402.91 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/402.91 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 402.91 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 78,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,016.99/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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