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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 453.67 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 453.67 and 192.78 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 453.67 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/453.67 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 453.67 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 87,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,458.02/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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