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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.57 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.57 and 67.31 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.57 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.57 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.57 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 19,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087.10/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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