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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 285.20 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 285.20 and 135.96 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 285.20 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/285.20 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 285.20 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 38,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775.79/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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