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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 635.39 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 635.39 and 192.76 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 635.39 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/635.39 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 635.39 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 122,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,475.95/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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