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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.81 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.81 and 68.91 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.81 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.81 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.81 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 19,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,695.17/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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