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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 679.02 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 679.02 and 192.69 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 679.02 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/679.02 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 679.02 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 130,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,840.36/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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