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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 556.24 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 556.24 and 192.92 is: 289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 556.24 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/556.24 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 556.24 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 107,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,309.82/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.00

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