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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 286.10 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 286.10 and 104.00 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 286.10 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/286.10 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 286.10 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 29,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752.45/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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