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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.67 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.67 and 113.94 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.67 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.67 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.67 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 32,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.46/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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