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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 285.03 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 285.03 and 151.46 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 285.03 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/285.03 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 285.03 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 43,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170.64/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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