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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 267.21 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 267.21 and 119.92 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 267.21 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/267.21 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 267.21 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 32,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041.89/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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