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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 612.81 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 612.81 and 192 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 612.81 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/612.81 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 612.81 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 117,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,659.52/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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