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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 563.99 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 563.99 and 190.85 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 563.99 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/563.99 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 563.99 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 107,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,633.72/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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