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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 452.97 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 452.97 and 192.39 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 452.97 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/452.97 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 452.97 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 87,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,145.30/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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