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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 532.82 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 532.82 and 192.84 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 532.82 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/532.82 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 532.82 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 102,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,749.01/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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