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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 289.49 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 289.49 and 84.76 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 289.49 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/289.49 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 289.49 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 24,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537.17/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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