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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 563.08 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 563.08 and 192.68 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 563.08 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/563.08 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 563.08 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 108,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,494.25/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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