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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 284.96 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 284.96 and 68.30 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 284.96 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/284.96 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 284.96 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 19,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462.77/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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