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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 266.18 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 266.18 and 134.49 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 266.18 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/266.18 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 266.18 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 35,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797.88/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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