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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 559.77 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 559.77 and 190.62 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 559.77 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/559.77 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 559.77 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 106,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,700.56/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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