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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 284.80 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 284.80 and 98.68 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 284.80 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/284.80 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 284.80 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 28,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,104.06/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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