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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 287.88 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 287.88 and 100.62 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 287.88 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/287.88 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 287.88 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 28,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966.49/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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