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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 288.95 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 288.95 and 124.25 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 288.95 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/288.95 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 288.95 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 35,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899.97/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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