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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.32 and 67.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.32 and 67.19 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.32 = 67.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.32 = 67.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.32 × 67.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 19,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034.85/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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