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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 429.01 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 429.01 and 192.90 is: 266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 429.01 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/429.01 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 429.01 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 82,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,755.06/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.12

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