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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 263.97 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 263.97 and 116.64 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 263.97 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/263.97 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 263.97 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 30,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789.46/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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