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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.07, 287.96 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.07, 287.96 and 89.40 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.07 : 287.96 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.07/287.96 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.07x = 287.96 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.07x = 25,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744.26/192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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