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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 284.74 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 284.74 and 146.80 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 284.74 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/284.74 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 284.74 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 41,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799.10/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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