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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 532.02 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 532.02 and 192.68 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 532.02 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/532.02 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 532.02 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 102,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,509.61/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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