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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 536.91 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 536.91 and 193.43 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 536.91 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/536.91 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 536.91 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 103,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,851.82/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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