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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 563.10 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 563.10 and 192.75 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 563.10 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/563.10 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 563.10 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 108,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,537.53/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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