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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 288.70 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 288.70 and 94.91 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 288.70 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/288.70 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 288.70 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 27,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401.27/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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