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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 635.13 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 635.13 and 192.69 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 635.13 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/635.13 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 635.13 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 122,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,383.20/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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