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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 531.36 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 531.36 and 192.12 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 531.36 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/531.36 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 531.36 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 102,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,084.88/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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