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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.91 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.91 and 192.48 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.91 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.91 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.91 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 105,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,654.20/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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