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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 286.12 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 286.12 and 68.93 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 286.12 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/286.12 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 286.12 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 19,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720.82/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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