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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 284.76 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 284.76 and 149.28 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 284.76 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/284.76 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 284.76 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 42,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508.97/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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