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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 504.60 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 504.60 and 192.08 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 504.60 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/504.60 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 504.60 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 96,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,923.57/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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