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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.16 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.16 and 192.67 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.16 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.16 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.16 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 119,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,100.89/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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