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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 288.78 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 288.78 and 101.55 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 288.78 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/288.78 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 288.78 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 29,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324.17/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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