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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 285.43 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 285.43 and 82.01 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 285.43 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/285.43 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 285.43 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 23,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406.69/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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