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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 287.78 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 287.78 and 126.92 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 287.78 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/287.78 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 287.78 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 36,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522.96/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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