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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504 and 192.24 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 96,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,888.96/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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