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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.82 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.82 and 94.41 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.82 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.82 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.82 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 27,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173.09/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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