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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.94, 289.51 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.94, 289.51 and 71.23 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.94 : 289.51 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.94/289.51 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.94x = 289.51 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.94x = 20,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621.80/192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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