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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 285.46 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 285.46 and 68.64 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 285.46 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/285.46 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 285.46 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 19,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593.97/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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