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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 285.84 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 285.84 and 94.42 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 285.84 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/285.84 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 285.84 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 26,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,989.01/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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