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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.03, 560.16 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.03, 560.16 and 190.97 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.03 : 560.16 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.03/560.16 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.03x = 560.16 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.03x = 106,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,973.76/374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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