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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 751.33 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 751.33 and 192.84 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 751.33 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/751.33 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 751.33 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 144,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,888.10/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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