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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.36 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.36 and 192.92 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.36 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.36 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.36 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 119,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,290.92/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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