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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 264.76 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 264.76 and 133.73 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 264.76 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/264.76 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 264.76 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 35,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404.70/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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