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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.00, 286.15 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.00, 286.15 and 122.35 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.00 : 286.15 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.00/286.15 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.00x = 286.15 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.00x = 35,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009.43/191.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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