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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 485.20 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 485.20 and 192.09 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 485.20 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/485.20 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 485.20 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 93,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,198.68/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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