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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 634.31 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 634.31 and 192.05 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 634.31 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/634.31 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 634.31 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 121,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,819.24/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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