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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 261.62 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 261.62 and 165.45 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 261.62 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/261.62 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 261.62 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 43,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284.20/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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