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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 285.25 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 285.25 and 98.77 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 285.25 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/285.25 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 285.25 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 28,174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174.14/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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