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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 564 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 564 and 193.60 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 564 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/564 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 564 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 109,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,190.40/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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