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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285.10 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285.10 and 92.56 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285.10 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285.10 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285.10 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 26,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.86/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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