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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 267.72 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 267.72 and 106.68 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 267.72 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/267.72 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 267.72 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 28,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,560.37/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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