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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 285.05 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 285.05 and 45.75 is: 68.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 285.05 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/285.05 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 285.05 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 13,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040.89/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.63

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