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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.08 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.08 and 134.94 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.08 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.08 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.08 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 35,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,365.08/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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