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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.00, 264.80 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.00, 264.80 and 139.73 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.00 : 264.80 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.00/264.80 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.00x = 264.80 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.00x = 36,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,999.53/192.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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