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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285 and 109.05 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 31,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.25/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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