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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 377.04 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 377.04 and 193.64 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 377.04 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/377.04 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 377.04 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 73,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,010.03/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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