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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 268.68 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 268.68 and 111.81 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 268.68 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/268.68 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 268.68 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 30,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.77/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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