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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.71 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.71 and 104.44 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.71 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.71 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.71 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 29,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943.99/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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