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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 260.76 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 260.76 and 110.25 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 260.76 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/260.76 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 260.76 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 28,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748.79/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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