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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 263.91 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 263.91 and 167.82 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 263.91 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/263.91 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 263.91 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 44,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288.54/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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