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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.64 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.64 and 134.28 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.64 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.64 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.64 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 38,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,624.30/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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