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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 287.99 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 287.99 and 164.57 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 287.99 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/287.99 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 287.99 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 47,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392.25/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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