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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 613.44 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 613.44 and 192.39 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 613.44 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/613.44 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 613.44 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 118,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,019.72/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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