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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 287.01 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 287.01 and 122.73 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 287.01 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/287.01 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 287.01 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 35,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224.74/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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