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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 904.24 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 904.24 and 192 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 904.24 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/904.24 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 904.24 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 173,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,614.08/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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