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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 288 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 288 and 135.36 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 288 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/288 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 288 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 38,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,983.68/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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