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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 290.28 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 290.28 and 182.68 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 290.28 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/290.28 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 290.28 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 53,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,028.35/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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