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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.16 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.16 and 75.95 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.16 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.16 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.16 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 21,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.08/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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