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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.23, 981.22 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.23, 981.22 and 192.03 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.23 : 981.22 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.23/981.22 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.23x = 981.22 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.23x = 188,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,423.68/654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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