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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.72 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.72 and 190 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.72 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.72 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.72 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 102,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,926.80/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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