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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 563.85 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 563.85 and 193.25 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 563.85 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/563.85 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 563.85 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 108,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,964.01/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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