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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 283.52 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 283.52 and 60.75 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 283.52 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/283.52 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 283.52 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 17,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223.54/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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