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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.62 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.62 and 67.73 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.62 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.62 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.62 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 19,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411.34/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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