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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 264.83 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 264.83 and 158.85 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 264.83 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/264.83 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 264.83 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 42,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,067.45/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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