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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 563.31 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 563.31 and 192.99 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 563.31 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/563.31 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 563.31 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 108,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,713.20/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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