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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 463.05 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 463.05 and 192.94 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 463.05 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/463.05 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 463.05 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 89,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,340.87/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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