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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.05, 287.87 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.05, 287.87 and 76.44 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.05 : 287.87 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.05/287.87 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.05x = 287.87 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.05x = 22,004.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004.78/192.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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