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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 451.59 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 451.59 and 192.70 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 451.59 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/451.59 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 451.59 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 87,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,021.39/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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