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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.15 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.15 and 192.39 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.15 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.15 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.15 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 108,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,152.04/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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