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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 263.46 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 263.46 and 151.72 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 263.46 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/263.46 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 263.46 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 39,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.15/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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