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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 564.99 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 564.99 and 193.84 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 564.99 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/564.99 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 564.99 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 109,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,514.84/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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