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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.11, 267.73 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.11, 267.73 and 187.54 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.11 : 267.73 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.11/267.73 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.11x = 267.73 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.11x = 50,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,210.08/194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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