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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 634.61 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 634.61 and 192.25 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 634.61 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/634.61 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 634.61 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 122,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,005.05/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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