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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 263.63 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 263.63 and 103.71 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 263.63 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/263.63 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 263.63 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 27,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.72/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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