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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 290.91 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 290.91 and 125.62 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 290.91 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/290.91 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 290.91 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 36,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.11/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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