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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.48 and 69.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.48 and 69.25 is: 103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.48 = 69.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.48 = 69.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.48 × 69.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 19,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,838.74/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.87

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