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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 194.64 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 194.64 and 134.56 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 194.64 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/194.64 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 194.64 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 26,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,190.76/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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