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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 194.91 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 194.91 and 104.43 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 194.91 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/194.91 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 194.91 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 20,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.45/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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