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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 564.85 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 564.85 and 193.74 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 564.85 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/564.85 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 564.85 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 109,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,434.04/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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