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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 266.64 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 266.64 and 191.52 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 266.64 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/266.64 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 266.64 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 51,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,066.89/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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