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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.80 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.80 and 101.63 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.80 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.80 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.80 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 29,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,450.93/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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