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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.60 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.60 and 109.86 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.60 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.60 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.60 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 21,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378.76/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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