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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 285.99 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 285.99 and 93.22 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 285.99 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/285.99 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 285.99 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 26,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659.99/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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