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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 264.48 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 264.48 and 179.58 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 264.48 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/264.48 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 264.48 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 47,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495.32/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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