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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 616.68 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 616.68 and 192.08 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 616.68 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/616.68 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 616.68 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 118,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,451.89/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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