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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 267.01 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 267.01 and 115.88 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 267.01 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/267.01 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 267.01 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 30,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939.49/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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