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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 531.66 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 531.66 and 192.35 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 531.66 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/531.66 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 531.66 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 102,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,264.80/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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