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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 287.85 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 287.85 and 76.43 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 287.85 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/287.85 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 287.85 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 21,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998.94/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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