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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 530.99 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 530.99 and 192.20 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 530.99 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/530.99 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 530.99 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 102,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,056.28/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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