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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.03, 267.58 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.03, 267.58 and 131.95 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.03 : 267.58 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.03/267.58 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.03x = 267.58 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.03x = 35,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,307.68/194.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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