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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.16 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.16 and 96.56 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.16 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.16 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.16 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 27,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.25/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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