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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 285.04 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 285.04 and 81.82 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 285.04 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/285.04 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 285.04 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 23,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,321.97/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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