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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 425.80 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 425.80 and 192.16 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 425.80 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/425.80 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 425.80 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 81,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,821.73/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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