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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 288.99 and 71.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 288.99 and 71.00 is: 106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 288.99 = 71.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/288.99 = 71.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 288.99 × 71.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 20,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516.85/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.44

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