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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.24 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.24 and 92.64 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.24 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.24 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.24 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 26,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239.35/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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