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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630.08 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 630.08 and 192 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 630.08 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/630.08 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 630.08 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 120,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,975.36/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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