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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 287.85 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 287.85 and 100.74 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 287.85 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/287.85 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 287.85 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 28,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,998.01/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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