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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 284.82 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 284.82 and 108.78 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 284.82 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/284.82 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 284.82 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 30,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,982.18/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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