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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.76 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.76 and 122.32 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.76 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.76 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.76 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 34,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,954.16/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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