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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 194.99 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 194.99 and 111.84 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 194.99 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/194.99 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 194.99 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 21,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807.96/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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