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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.63 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.63 and 192.36 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.63 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.63 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.63 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 92,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,837.75/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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