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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 268.02 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 268.02 and 106.90 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 268.02 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/268.02 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 268.02 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 28,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651.34/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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