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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 284.94 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 284.94 and 121.53 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 284.94 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/284.94 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 284.94 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 34,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,628.76/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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