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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.97, 533.79 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.97, 533.79 and 193.47 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.97 : 533.79 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.97/533.79 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.97x = 533.79 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.97x = 103,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,272.35/355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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