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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 534.52 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 534.52 and 193.92 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 534.52 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/534.52 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 534.52 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 103,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,654.12/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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