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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 268.64 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 268.64 and 151.14 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 268.64 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/268.64 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 268.64 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 40,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,602.25/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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