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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.42 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.42 and 109.08 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.42 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.42 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.42 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 31,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133.61/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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