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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.00, 264.95 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.00, 264.95 and 117.30 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.00 : 264.95 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.00/264.95 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.00x = 264.95 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.00x = 31,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.28/192.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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