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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.07 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.07 and 53.77 is: 80.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.07 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.07 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.07 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 15,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381.98/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.64

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