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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 504.26 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 504.26 and 192 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 504.26 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/504.26 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 504.26 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 96,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,817.92/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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