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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 263.72 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 263.72 and 122.12 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 263.72 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/263.72 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 263.72 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 32,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205.49/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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