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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 292.14 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 292.14 and 174.96 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 292.14 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/292.14 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 292.14 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 51,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,112.81/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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