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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.56 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.56 and 109.86 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.56 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.56 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.56 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 31,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481.48/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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