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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 410.84 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 410.84 and 192.95 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 410.84 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/410.84 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 410.84 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 79,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,272.68/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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