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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.07, 194.77 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.07, 194.77 and 88.69 is: 122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.07 : 194.77 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.07/194.77 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.07x = 194.77 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.07x = 17,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.84/141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.44

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