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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.16 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.16 and 71.01 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.16 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.16 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.16 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 20,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,533.25/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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