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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 264.79 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 264.79 and 133.06 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 264.79 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/264.79 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 264.79 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 35,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233.89/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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