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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 284.94 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 284.94 and 129.24 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 284.94 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/284.94 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 284.94 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 36,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,825.65/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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