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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263.07 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263.07 and 107.72 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263.07 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263.07 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263.07 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 28,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337.90/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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