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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 264.59 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 264.59 and 174.75 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 264.59 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/264.59 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 264.59 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 46,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234.91/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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