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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.32 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.32 and 82.02 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.32 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.32 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.32 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 23,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.95/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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