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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 289.44 and 77.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 289.44 and 77.42 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 289.44 = 77.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/289.44 = 77.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 289.44 × 77.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 22,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409.17/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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