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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.26 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.26 and 165.04 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.26 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.26 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.26 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 47,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,079.63/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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