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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.18 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.18 and 192.56 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.18 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.18 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.18 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 87,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,264.34/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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