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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 560.06 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 560.06 and 190.92 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 560.06 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/560.06 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 560.06 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 106,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,925.70/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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