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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.05, 677.82 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.05, 677.82 and 192 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.05 : 677.82 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.05/677.82 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.05x = 677.82 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.05x = 130,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,141.44/452.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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