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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 274.94 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 274.94 and 111.90 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 274.94 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/274.94 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 274.94 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 30,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,765.79/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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