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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.19, 577.07 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.19, 577.07 and 192.95 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.19 : 577.07 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.19/577.07 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.19x = 577.07 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.19x = 111,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,344.69/385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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