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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 423.71 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 423.71 and 190.59 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 423.71 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/423.71 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 423.71 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 80,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753.94/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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