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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 286.03 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 286.03 and 68.92 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 286.03 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/286.03 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 286.03 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 19,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,712.56/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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