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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 636.06 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 636.06 and 192.93 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 636.06 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/636.06 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 636.06 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 122,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,715.06/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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