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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 259.49 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 259.49 and 109.35 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 259.49 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/259.49 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 259.49 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 28,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,374.68/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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