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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 262.89 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 262.89 and 107.61 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 262.89 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/262.89 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 262.89 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 28,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289.59/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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