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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 603.06 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 603.06 and 193.68 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 603.06 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/603.06 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 603.06 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 116,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,800.66/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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