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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 263.28 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 263.28 and 134.76 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 263.28 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/263.28 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 263.28 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 35,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479.61/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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