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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.23, 287.89 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.23, 287.89 and 105.44 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.23 : 287.89 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.23/287.89 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.23x = 287.89 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.23x = 30,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355.12/192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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