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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.93, 1,109.90 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.93, 1,109.90 and 192.07 is: 288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.93 : 1,109.90 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.93/1,109.90 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.93x = 1,109.90 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.93x = 213,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,171.98/739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.10

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