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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 532.05 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 532.05 and 192.28 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 532.05 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/532.05 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 532.05 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 102,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,302.57/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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