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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 285 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 285 and 109.02 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 285 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/285 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 285 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 31,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070.70/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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