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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.44 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.44 and 61.92 is: 92.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.44 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.44 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.44 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 17,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674.44/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.91

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