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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 264.51 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 264.51 and 164.28 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 264.51 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/264.51 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 264.51 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 43,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453.70/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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