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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 547.76 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 547.76 and 191.88 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 547.76 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/547.76 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 547.76 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 105,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,104.19/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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