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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.55 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.55 and 69.26 is: 103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.55 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.55 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.55 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 19,846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846.45/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.91

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