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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.28, 288.48 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.28, 288.48 and 140.96 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.28 : 288.48 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.28/288.48 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.28x = 288.48 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.28x = 40,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,664.14/192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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