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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.04, 273.92 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.04, 273.92 and 194.27 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.04 : 273.92 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.04/273.92 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.04x = 273.92 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.04x = 53,212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,212.10/199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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