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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 563.64 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 563.64 and 192.62 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 563.64 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/563.64 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 563.64 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 108,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,568.34/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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