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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 285.82 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 285.82 and 165.66 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 285.82 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/285.82 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 285.82 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 47,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348.94/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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