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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 288.16 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 288.16 and 106.48 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 288.16 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/288.16 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 288.16 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 30,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,683.28/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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