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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 549.05 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 549.05 and 192.59 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 549.05 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/549.05 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 549.05 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 105,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,742.91/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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