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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 290.96 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 290.96 and 80 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 290.96 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/290.96 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 290.96 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 23,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.80/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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