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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.04, 288.14 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.04, 288.14 and 119.92 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.04 : 288.14 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.04/288.14 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.04x = 288.14 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.04x = 34,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553.75/192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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