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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 288.12 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 288.12 and 95.76 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 288.12 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/288.12 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 288.12 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 27,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590.37/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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