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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 284.82 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 284.82 and 117.92 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 284.82 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/284.82 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 284.82 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 33,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585.97/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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