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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.35 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.35 and 192.25 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.35 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.35 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.35 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 108,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,110.38/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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