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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 800.88 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 800.88 and 192 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 800.88 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/800.88 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 800.88 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 153,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,768.96/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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