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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.07 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.07 and 146.28 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.07 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.07 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.07 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 41,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992.60/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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