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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 453.59 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 453.59 and 192.25 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 453.59 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/453.59 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 453.59 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 87,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,201.30/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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