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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.61 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.61 and 192.66 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.61 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.61 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.61 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 102,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,611.68/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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