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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285.09 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285.09 and 117.93 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285.09 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285.09 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285.09 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 33,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,620.66/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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