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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.43, 288.68 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.43, 288.68 and 89.83 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.43 : 288.68 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.43/288.68 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.43x = 288.68 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.43x = 25,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,932.12/192.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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