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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 531.30 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 531.30 and 192.20 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 531.30 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/531.30 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 531.30 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 102,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,115.86/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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