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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 684.44 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 684.44 and 192.55 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 684.44 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/684.44 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 684.44 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 131,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,787.96/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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