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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 291.19 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 291.19 and 65.88 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 291.19 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/291.19 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 291.19 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 19,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183.60/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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