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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 563.55 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 563.55 and 193.05 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 563.55 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/563.55 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 563.55 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 108,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,793.33/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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