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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 284.98 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 284.98 and 81.84 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 284.98 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/284.98 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 284.98 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 23,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322.76/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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