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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.24 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.24 and 192.16 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.24 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.24 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.24 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 105,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,926.28/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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