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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.82 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.82 and 110.88 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.82 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.82 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.82 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 31,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,913.48/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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