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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.60 and 193.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.60 and 193.00 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.60 = 193.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.60 = 193.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.60 × 193.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 87,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,543.67/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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