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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.83, 679.33 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.83, 679.33 and 192.83 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.83 : 679.33 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.83/679.33 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.83x = 679.33 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.83x = 130,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,990.84/452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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