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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 288.15 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 288.15 and 151.82 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 288.15 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/288.15 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 288.15 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 43,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.49/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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