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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 285.10 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 285.10 and 76.04 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 285.10 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/285.10 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 285.10 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 21,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679.00/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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