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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 523.22 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 523.22 and 192.76 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 523.22 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/523.22 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 523.22 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 100,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,855.89/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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