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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 262.20 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 262.20 and 166.76 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 262.20 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/262.20 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 262.20 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 43,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724.47/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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