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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 288.98 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 288.98 and 84.69 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 288.98 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/288.98 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 288.98 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 24,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473.29/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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