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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.13, 287.93 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.13, 287.93 and 137.91 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.13 : 287.93 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.13/287.93 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.13x = 287.93 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.13x = 39,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,706.99/192.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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