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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 284.94 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 284.94 and 81.80 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 284.94 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/284.94 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 284.94 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 23,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308.09/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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