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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 423.71 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 423.71 and 190.55 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 423.71 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/423.71 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 423.71 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 80,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,734.87/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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