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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 291.11 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 291.11 and 47.83 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 291.11 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/291.11 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 291.11 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 13,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.79/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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