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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 424.71 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 424.71 and 191.25 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 424.71 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/424.71 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 424.71 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 81,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,225.79/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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