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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 800.96 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 800.96 and 192 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 800.96 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/800.96 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 800.96 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 153,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,784.32/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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