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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 289.05 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 289.05 and 84.54 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 289.05 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/289.05 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 289.05 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 24,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,436.29/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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