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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 268.15 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 268.15 and 106.99 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 268.15 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/268.15 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 268.15 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 28,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689.64/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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