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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 284.97 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 284.97 and 98.77 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 284.97 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/284.97 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 284.97 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 28,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146.49/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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