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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.06, 291.23 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.06, 291.23 and 112.79 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.06 : 291.23 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.06/291.23 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.06x = 291.23 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.06x = 32,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847.27/194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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