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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.76 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.76 and 100.77 is: 151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.76 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.76 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.76 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 28,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997.58/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.03

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