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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 458.07 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 458.07 and 192 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 458.07 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/458.07 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 458.07 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 87,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,949.44/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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