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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 287.46 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 287.46 and 123.39 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 287.46 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/287.46 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 287.46 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 35,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.69/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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