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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.94, 263.50 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.94, 263.50 and 103.61 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.94 : 263.50 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.94/263.50 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.94x = 263.50 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.94x = 27,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.72/190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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