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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.10 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.10 and 88.68 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.10 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.10 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.10 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 25,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460.03/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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