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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.43 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.43 and 69.21 is: 103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.43 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.43 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.43 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 19,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.47/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.83

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