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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 290.97 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 290.97 and 96.43 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 290.97 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/290.97 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 290.97 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 28,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,058.24/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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