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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 287.25 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 287.25 and 122.92 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 287.25 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/287.25 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 287.25 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 35,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,307.59/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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