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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 563.31 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 563.31 and 192.84 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 563.31 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/563.31 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 563.31 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 108,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,628.70/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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