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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 275.91 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 275.91 and 111.42 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 275.91 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/275.91 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 275.91 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 30,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741.89/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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