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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 267.69 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 267.69 and 138.76 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 267.69 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/267.69 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 267.69 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 37,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144.66/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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