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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 288.54 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 288.54 and 151.84 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 288.54 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/288.54 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 288.54 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 43,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,811.91/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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