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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 286.13 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 286.13 and 121.99 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 286.13 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/286.13 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 286.13 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 34,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,905.00/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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