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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 288.95 and 70.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 288.95 and 70.99 is: 106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 288.95 = 70.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/288.95 = 70.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 288.95 × 70.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 20,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.48/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.41

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