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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 288.36 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 288.36 and 82.62 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 288.36 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/288.36 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 288.36 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 23,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,824.30/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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