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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 285.24 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 285.24 and 81.93 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 285.24 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/285.24 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 285.24 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 23,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369.71/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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