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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 402.91 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 402.91 and 193.70 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 402.91 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/402.91 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 402.91 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 78,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,041.17/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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