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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 519.82 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 519.82 and 192.78 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 519.82 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/519.82 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 519.82 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 100,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,210.90/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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