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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 1,055.98 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 1,055.98 and 191 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 1,055.98 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/1,055.98 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 1,055.98 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 201,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,692.18/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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