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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.22 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.22 and 121.65 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.22 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.22 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.22 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 34,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697.70/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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