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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 287.07 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 287.07 and 95.13 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 287.07 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/287.07 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 287.07 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 27,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308.97/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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