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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 274.62 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 274.62 and 111.67 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 274.62 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/274.62 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 274.62 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 30,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,666.82/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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