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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 533 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 533 and 193.44 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 533 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/533 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 533 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 103,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,103.52/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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