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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 285.15 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 285.15 and 61.84 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 285.15 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/285.15 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 285.15 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 17,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.68/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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