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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 290.73 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 290.73 and 125.46 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 290.73 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/290.73 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 290.73 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 36,474.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,474.99/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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