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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 286.53 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 286.53 and 122.37 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 286.53 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/286.53 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 286.53 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 35,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062.68/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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