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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 536.04 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 536.04 and 192.75 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 536.04 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/536.04 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 536.04 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 103,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,321.71/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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