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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 263.50 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 263.50 and 135.82 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 263.50 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/263.50 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 263.50 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 35,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,788.57/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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