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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.16 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.16 and 110.93 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.16 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.16 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.16 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 28,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858.25/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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