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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 288.25 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 288.25 and 127.43 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 288.25 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/288.25 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 288.25 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 36,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,731.70/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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