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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 284.96 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 284.96 and 135.74 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 284.96 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/284.96 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 284.96 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 38,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.47/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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