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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 532.98 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 532.98 and 193.10 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 532.98 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/532.98 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 532.98 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 102,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,915.77/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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