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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 289.15 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 289.15 and 182.04 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 289.15 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/289.15 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 289.15 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 52,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,636.87/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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