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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 285.90 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 285.90 and 129.76 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 285.90 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/285.90 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 285.90 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 37,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,098.38/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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