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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 563.83 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 563.83 and 193.18 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 563.83 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/563.83 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 563.83 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 108,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,920.68/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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