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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 283.28 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 283.28 and 67.10 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 283.28 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/283.28 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 283.28 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 19,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006.34/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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