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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 423.74 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 423.74 and 190.61 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 423.74 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/423.74 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 423.74 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 80,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,769.08/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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