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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.05, 440.07 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.05, 440.07 and 192.98 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.05 : 440.07 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.05/440.07 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.05x = 440.07 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.05x = 84,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,922.51/319.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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