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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.32 and 61.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.32 and 61.98 is: 92.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.32 = 61.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.32 = 61.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.32 × 61.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 17,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685.13/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.97

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