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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 266.00 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 266.00 and 115.25 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 266.00 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/266.00 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 266.00 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 30,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,654.59/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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