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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 532.80 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 532.80 and 192.74 is: 289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 532.80 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/532.80 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 532.80 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 102,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,691.87/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.24

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