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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 267.86 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 267.86 and 134.30 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 267.86 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/267.86 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 267.86 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 35,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973.60/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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