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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.07, 290.79 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.07, 290.79 and 112.98 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.07 : 290.79 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.07/290.79 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.07x = 290.79 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.07x = 32,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,853.45/194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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