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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.55, 288.91 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.55, 288.91 and 101.31 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.55 : 288.91 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.55/288.91 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.55x = 288.91 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.55x = 29,268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,268.14/192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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