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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 286.59 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 286.59 and 62.82 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 286.59 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/286.59 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 286.59 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 18,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003.58/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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