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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 285.12 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 285.12 and 61.85 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 285.12 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/285.12 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 285.12 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 17,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.25/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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