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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 286.70 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 286.70 and 82.91 is: 124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 286.70 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/286.70 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 286.70 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 23,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770.30/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.38

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