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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 566.52 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 566.52 and 192.54 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 566.52 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/566.52 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 566.52 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 109,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,077.76/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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