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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 285 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 285 and 113.20 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 285 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/285 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 285 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 32,262
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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