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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.03, 266.42 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.03, 266.42 and 134.91 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.03 : 266.42 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.03/266.42 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.03x = 266.42 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.03x = 35,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,943.06/193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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