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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 285.08 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 285.08 and 68.39 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 285.08 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/285.08 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 285.08 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 19,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495.37/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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