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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 282.32 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 282.32 and 92 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 282.32 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/282.32 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 282.32 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 25,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973.44/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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