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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.55, 560.82 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.55, 560.82 and 192 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.55 : 560.82 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.55/560.82 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.55x = 560.82 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.55x = 107,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,677.44/374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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