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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 263.33 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 263.33 and 144.14 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 263.33 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/263.33 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 263.33 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 37,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954.89/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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