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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 284.74 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 284.74 and 125.76 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 284.74 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/284.74 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 284.74 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 35,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.90/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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