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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.34 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.34 and 99.02 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.34 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.34 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.34 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 28,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254.37/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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