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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 548.08 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 548.08 and 191.90 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 548.08 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/548.08 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 548.08 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 105,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,175.59/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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