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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 548.94 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 548.94 and 192.59 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 548.94 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/548.94 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 548.94 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 105,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,717.61/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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