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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 284.68 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 284.68 and 103.24 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 284.68 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/284.68 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 284.68 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 29,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,390.36/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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