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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.06, 291.08 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.06, 291.08 and 112.85 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.06 : 291.08 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.06/291.08 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.06x = 291.08 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.06x = 32,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,848.38/194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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