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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.01, 287.79 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.01, 287.79 and 89.15 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.01 : 287.79 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.01/287.79 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.01x = 287.79 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.01x = 25,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656.48/192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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