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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.11, 291.71 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.11, 291.71 and 97.99 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.11 : 291.71 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.11/291.71 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.11x = 291.71 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.11x = 28,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584.66/194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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