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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 636.24 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 636.24 and 192.77 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 636.24 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/636.24 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 636.24 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 122,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,647.54/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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