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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.47, 566.12 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.47, 566.12 and 192.18 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.47 : 566.12 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.47/566.12 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.47x = 566.12 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.47x = 108,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,794.56/377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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