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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 564.66 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 564.66 and 194.24 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 564.66 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/564.66 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 564.66 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 109,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,679.56/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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