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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 425.21 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 425.21 and 191.69 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 425.21 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/425.21 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 425.21 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 81,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,508.50/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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