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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 288.22 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 288.22 and 136.86 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 288.22 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/288.22 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 288.22 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 39,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,445.45/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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