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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.12 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.12 and 93.96 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.12 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.12 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.12 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 26,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,789.88/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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