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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.93, 288.99 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.93, 288.99 and 131.27 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.93 : 288.99 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.93/288.99 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.93x = 288.99 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.93x = 37,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,935.72/192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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