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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 531.59 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 531.59 and 192.45 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 531.59 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/531.59 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 531.59 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 102,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,303.53/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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