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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 482.99 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 482.99 and 192.64 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 482.99 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/482.99 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 482.99 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 93,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,040.78/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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