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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.19 and 177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.19 and 177.77 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.19 = 177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.19 = 177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.19 × 177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 51,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,408.30/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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