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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 286.67 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 286.67 and 54.14 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 286.67 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/286.67 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 286.67 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 15,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,521.17/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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