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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 266.22 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 266.22 and 137.75 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 266.22 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/266.22 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 266.22 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 36,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670.47/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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