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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 289.27 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 289.27 and 84.70 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 289.27 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/289.27 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 289.27 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 24,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.17/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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