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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.02, 283.05 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.02, 283.05 and 111.93 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.02 : 283.05 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.02/283.05 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.02x = 283.05 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.02x = 31,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,681.79/189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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