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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 564.14 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 564.14 and 193.34 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 564.14 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/564.14 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 564.14 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 109,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,069.00/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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