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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 263.95 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 263.95 and 112.60 is: 155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 263.95 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/263.95 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 263.95 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 29,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718.89/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.36

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