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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 287.94 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 287.94 and 63.74 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 287.94 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/287.94 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 287.94 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 18,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,353.30/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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