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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 284.93 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 284.93 and 59.97 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 284.93 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/284.93 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 284.93 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 17,085.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085.93/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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