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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.95 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.95 and 94.38 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.95 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.95 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.95 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 26,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,987.96/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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