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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 264 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 264 and 108.42 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 264 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/264 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 264 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 28,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622.88/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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