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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 288.95 and 62.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 288.95 and 62.57 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 288.95 = 62.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/288.95 = 62.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 288.95 × 62.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 18,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079.60/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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