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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 284.88 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 284.88 and 121.68 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 284.88 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/284.88 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 284.88 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 34,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,664.20/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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