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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 409.81 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 409.81 and 192.12 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 409.81 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/409.81 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 409.81 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 78,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,732.70/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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