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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 263.19 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 263.19 and 107.86 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 263.19 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/263.19 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 263.19 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 28,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,387.67/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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