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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 284.73 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 284.73 and 108.73 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 284.73 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/284.73 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 284.73 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 30,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958.69/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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