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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 560.41 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 560.41 and 190.95 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 560.41 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/560.41 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 560.41 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 107,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,007.71/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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