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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 290.97 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 290.97 and 125.64 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 290.97 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/290.97 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 290.97 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 36,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,557.47/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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