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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.01, 290.82 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.01, 290.82 and 125.68 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.01 : 290.82 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.01/290.82 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.01x = 290.82 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.01x = 36,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,550.26/194.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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