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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 288.19 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 288.19 and 68.72 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 288.19 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/288.19 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 288.19 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 19,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,804.97/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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