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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 288.68 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 288.68 and 82.92 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 288.68 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/288.68 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 288.68 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 23,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935.90/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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