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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 268.99 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 268.99 and 107.60 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 268.99 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/268.99 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 268.99 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 28,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941.71/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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