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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 424.83 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 424.83 and 190.00 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 424.83 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/424.83 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 424.83 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 80,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,715.49/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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