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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 264.02 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 264.02 and 163.81 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 264.02 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/264.02 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 264.02 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 43,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249.12/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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