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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.54 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.54 and 82.82 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.54 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.54 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.54 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 23,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,731.24/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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