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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 562.41 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 562.41 and 192.58 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 562.41 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/562.41 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 562.41 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 108,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,307.51/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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