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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 562.67 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 562.67 and 192.43 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 562.67 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/562.67 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 562.67 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 108,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,274.59/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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