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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.81, 283.15 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.81, 283.15 and 67.04 is: 100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.81 : 283.15 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.81/283.15 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.81x = 283.15 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.81x = 18,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.04/188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.54

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