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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.10, 982.43 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.10, 982.43 and 192.75 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.10 : 982.43 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.10/982.43 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.10x = 982.43 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.10x = 189,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,362.42/655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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