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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 611.92 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.32, 611.92 and 191.52 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.32 : 611.92 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.32/611.92 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.32x = 611.92 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.32x = 117,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,194.92/408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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