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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 532.40 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 532.40 and 192.76 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 532.40 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/532.40 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 532.40 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 102,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,625.42/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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