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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.79 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.79 and 113.49 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.79 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.79 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.79 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 22,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105.95/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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