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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 194.00 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 194.00 and 111.57 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 194.00 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/194.00 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 194.00 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 21,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,644.02/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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