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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 563.46 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 563.46 and 192.93 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 563.46 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/563.46 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 563.46 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 108,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,708.34/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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