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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.41, 267.60 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.41, 267.60 and 166.75 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.41 : 267.60 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.41/267.60 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.41x = 267.60 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.41x = 44,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,622.30/194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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