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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 288.28 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 288.28 and 75.02 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 288.28 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/288.28 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 288.28 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 21,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.30/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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