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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 263.73 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 263.73 and 132.35 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 263.73 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/263.73 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 263.73 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 34,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,903.35/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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