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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 287.22 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 287.22 and 164.45 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 287.22 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/287.22 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 287.22 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 47,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231.89/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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