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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 286.30 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 286.30 and 94.64 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 286.30 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/286.30 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 286.30 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 27,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,095.43/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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