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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 284.88 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 284.88 and 138.64 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 284.88 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/284.88 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 284.88 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 39,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,495.76/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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