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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 287.80 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 287.80 and 148.76 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 287.80 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/287.80 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 287.80 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 42,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,811.32/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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