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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 286.31 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 286.31 and 108.70 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 286.31 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/286.31 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 286.31 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 31,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121.95/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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