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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 562.92 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 562.92 and 192.58 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 562.92 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/562.92 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 562.92 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 108,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,407.13/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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