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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.69 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.69 and 190.58 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.69 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.69 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.69 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 80,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,746.84/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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