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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.33, 783.48 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.33, 783.48 and 193.53 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.33 : 783.48 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.33/783.48 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.33x = 783.48 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.33x = 151,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,626.88/522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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