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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 531.25 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 531.25 and 191.99 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 531.25 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/531.25 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 531.25 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 101,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,992.03/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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