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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 508.32 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 508.32 and 192.69 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 508.32 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/508.32 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 508.32 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 97,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,948.18/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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