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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 602.94 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 602.94 and 193.92 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 602.94 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/602.94 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 602.94 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 116,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,922.12/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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