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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 261.90 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 261.90 and 134.73 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 261.90 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/261.90 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 261.90 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 35,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285.79/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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