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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 424 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 424 and 189.16 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 424 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/424 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 424 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 80,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,203.84/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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