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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 288.08 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 288.08 and 95.88 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 288.08 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/288.08 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 288.08 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 27,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620.63/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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