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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 635.96 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 635.96 and 192.93 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 635.96 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/635.96 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 635.96 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 122,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,694.80/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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