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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 284.76 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 284.76 and 97.48 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 284.76 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/284.76 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 284.76 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 27,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758.40/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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