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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.94 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.94 and 95.80 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.94 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.94 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.94 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 27,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,584.65/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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