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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.13, 487.30 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.13, 487.30 and 193.61 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.13 : 487.30 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.13/487.30 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.13x = 487.30 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.13x = 94,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343.72/353.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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