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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 288.12 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 288.12 and 118.92 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 288.12 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/288.12 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 288.12 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 34,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263.23/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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