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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 419.66 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 419.66 and 193.50 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 419.66 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/419.66 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 419.66 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 81,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,203.18/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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