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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.25 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.25 and 94.58 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.25 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.25 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.25 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 27,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072.69/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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