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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.01, 635.51 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.01, 635.51 and 192.96 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.01 : 635.51 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.01/635.51 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.01x = 635.51 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.01x = 122,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,628.01/424.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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