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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.64 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.64 and 68.76 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.64 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.64 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.64 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 19,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640.61/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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