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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.82, 1,154.72 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.82, 1,154.72 and 192.70 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.82 : 1,154.72 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.82/1,154.72 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.82x = 1,154.72 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.82x = 222,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,509.25/769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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