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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.12, 566.22 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.12, 566.22 and 195 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.12 : 566.22 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.12/566.22 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.12x = 566.22 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.12x = 110,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,412.90/378.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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