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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.01, 291.08 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.01, 291.08 and 97.75 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.01 : 291.08 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.01/291.08 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.01x = 291.08 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.01x = 28,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452.58/194.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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