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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 418.48 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 418.48 and 192.74 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 418.48 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/418.48 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 418.48 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 80,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,655.26/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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