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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 287.66 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 287.66 and 63.52 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 287.66 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/287.66 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 287.66 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 18,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.16/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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