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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 264.84 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 264.84 and 136.81 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 264.84 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/264.84 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 264.84 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 36,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232.10/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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