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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 284.92 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 284.92 and 98.74 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 284.92 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/284.92 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 284.92 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 28,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.51/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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