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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.04 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.04 and 192.32 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.04 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.04 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.04 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 88,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,282.57/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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