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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 284.97 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 284.97 and 98.83 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 284.97 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/284.97 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 284.97 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 28,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163.59/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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