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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 265.21 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 265.21 and 162.94 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 265.21 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/265.21 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 265.21 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 43,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213.32/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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