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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.05, 267.78 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.05, 267.78 and 106.72 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.05 : 267.78 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.05/267.78 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.05x = 267.78 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.05x = 28,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,576.95/194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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