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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.73, 419.36 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.73, 419.36 and 191.75 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.73 : 419.36 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.73/419.36 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.73x = 419.36 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.73x = 80,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,412.28/303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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