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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 535.80 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 535.80 and 194.76 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 535.80 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/535.80 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 535.80 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 104,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,352.41/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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