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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 285.84 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 285.84 and 154.74 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 285.84 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/285.84 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 285.84 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 44,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230.88/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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