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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 289.10 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 289.10 and 95.31 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 289.10 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/289.10 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 289.10 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 27,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,554.12/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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