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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.65, 563.32 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.65, 563.32 and 192.95 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.65 : 563.32 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.65/563.32 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.65x = 563.32 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.65x = 108,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,692.59/375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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