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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.01, 287.98 and 62.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.01, 287.98 and 62.00 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.01 : 287.98 = 62.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.01/287.98 = 62.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.01x = 287.98 × 62.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.01x = 17,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853.32/192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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