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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.01, 750.07 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.01, 750.07 and 192.13 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.01 : 750.07 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.01/750.07 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.01x = 750.07 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.01x = 144,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,107.20/500.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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