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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 285.72 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 285.72 and 94 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 285.72 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/285.72 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 285.72 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 26,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,857.68/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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