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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 264.86 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 264.86 and 148.18 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 264.86 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/264.86 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 264.86 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 39,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,246.95/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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