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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 268.98 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 268.98 and 107.59 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 268.98 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/268.98 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 268.98 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 28,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939.56/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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