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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 285.93 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 285.93 and 164.58 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 285.93 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/285.93 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 285.93 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 47,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,058.36/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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