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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 286.16 and 69.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 286.16 and 69.09 is: 103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 286.16 = 69.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/286.16 = 69.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 286.16 × 69.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 19,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770.79/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.59

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