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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 562.66 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 562.66 and 192.44 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 562.66 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/562.66 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 562.66 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 108,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,278.29/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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