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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 427.92 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 427.92 and 192 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 427.92 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/427.92 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 427.92 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 82,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,160.64/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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