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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 563.35 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 563.35 and 192.74 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 563.35 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/563.35 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 563.35 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 108,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,580.08/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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