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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.35 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.35 and 164.48 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.35 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.35 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.35 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 46,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932.98/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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