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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 287.82 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 287.82 and 70.20 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 287.82 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/287.82 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 287.82 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 20,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,204.96/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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