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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 263.96 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 263.96 and 155 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 263.96 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/263.96 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 263.96 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 40,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,913.80/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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