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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.43 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.43 and 152.73 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.43 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.43 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.43 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 43,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.69/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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