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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 284.74 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 284.74 and 121.80 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 284.74 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/284.74 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 284.74 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 34,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681.33/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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