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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 563.61 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 563.61 and 190.64 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 563.61 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/563.61 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 563.61 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 107,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,444.49/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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