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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 261.92 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 261.92 and 134.70 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 261.92 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/261.92 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 261.92 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 35,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,280.62/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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