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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 563.59 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 563.59 and 193.08 is: 289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 563.59 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/563.59 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 563.59 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 108,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,817.96/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.36

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