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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 564.88 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 564.88 and 193.81 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 564.88 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/564.88 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 564.88 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 109,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,479.39/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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