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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.29, 265.37 and 104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.29, 265.37 and 104.97 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.29 : 265.37 = 104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.29/265.37 = 104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.29x = 265.37 × 104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.29x = 27,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855.89/192.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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